Lexington, Kentucky to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Midland, Texas is 1076.3 miles (1732.1 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WSW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1291.5 miles, taking about 25h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Midland, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lexington, Kentucky and Midland, Texas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.